2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · WO04 OWL
2017 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2017. Recorded mileage 85,048 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WO04 OWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 85,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WO04 OWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Skoda Octavia (WO04 OWL) between November 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
WO04 OWL Mileage History
- 12/11/202470,436 mi
- 14/11/202470,437 mi+1 mi
- 20/10/202579,968 mi+9,531 mi
- 04/08/202685,048 mi+5,080 mi
- 05/08/202685,048 mi
Average of roughly 8,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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